Episode Details

Latin America is in the middle of a powerful hotel development surge, particularly in luxury and resort properties — and the numbers tell a compelling story.

In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics about the real data driving expansion in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America — and why developers, brands, and third-party operators are racing to scale in the region.

We dig into: 300+ hotels now under construction

Why luxury leads — and why it's different than the U.S.

Riviera Maya + DR + Mexico City as development engines

Residential components & eco-resorts gaining traction

Infrastructure's long-term role (yes, including Mexico's new rail) Caribbean hurricane recovery patterns vs. U.S. mainland

Third-party management growth in luxury — big shift

What's tracking toward 2027 and beyond 

Whether you're analyzing global trends or scouting your next international opportunity, this breakdown matters. 

🙏 Special thanks to Actabl — Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. And if you're still in budgeting mode: HotelData.com.

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